What is the cheapest way to get from Barking to Folkestone?

The cheapest way to get from Barking to Folkestone is to bus and line 105 bus which costs £9 - £14 and takes 3h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Barking to Folkestone?

The fastest way to get from Barking to Folkestone is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs £15 - £23.

Is there a direct bus between Barking and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct bus from Barking station to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Beckton Bus Station and arriving at Bouverie Road West via Lewisham Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Barking and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct train from Barking to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Barking and arriving at Folkestone Central via West Ham DLR Station and Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.

How far is it from Barking to Folkestone?

The distance between Barking and Folkestone is 69 miles. The road distance is 65.4 miles.

How do I travel from Barking to Folkestone without a car?

The best way to get from Barking to Folkestone without a car is to train which takes 1h 46m and costs £30 - £75.

How long does it take to get from Barking to Folkestone?

It takes approximately 1h 46m to get from Barking to Folkestone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barking to Folkestone bus from?

Barking to Folkestone bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Beckton Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Barking to Folkestone train from?

Barking to Folkestone train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Stratford International station.

Train or bus from Barking to Folkestone?

The best way to get from Barking to Folkestone is to train which takes 1h 46m and costs £30 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus and line 105 bus, which costs £9 - £14 and takes 3h 31m.

Where does the Barking to Folkestone bus arrive?

Barking to Folkestone bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Lewisham Station.

Where does the Barking to Folkestone train arrive?

Barking to Folkestone train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Folkestone Central station.

Can I drive from Barking to Folkestone?

Yes, the driving distance between Barking to Folkestone is 65 miles. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Barking to Folkestone.

How do I get a train ticket from Barking to Folkestone?

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Where can I stay near Folkestone?

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Barking to Folkestone - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 105 bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Barking to Folkestone by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
1h 46m
£32–71
Bus, line 105 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Upminster to Doverbus Michalovce
2. Take the bus from Pencester Road to Guildhall Streetbus 105 / ...
3h 31m
£10–13
Drive 65 mi
1. Drive from Barking to Folkestonecar 65 mi
1h 12m
£16–23
Line 129 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Beckton Bus Station to Lewisham Stationbus 129
2. Take the bus from Lewisham Station to Bouverie Road Westbus 007
4h 15m
£16–99

Barking to Folkestone by train

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1h 46mAverage Duration

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Distance: 69 mi
Duration: 1h 46m

What companies run services between Barking, England and Folkestone, England?

Southeastern operates a train from Stratford International to Folkestone Central hourly. Tickets cost £30–65 and the journey takes 47 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from Barking to Guildhall Street via Upminster, Upminster, Dover, and Pencester Road in around 3h 31m.

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